Vitai Ratanakorn
Vitai Ratanakorn | |
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วิทัย รัตนากร | |
| 22nd Governor of the Bank of Thailand | |
| Assumed office 1 October 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput |
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| Education | Thammasat University Chulalongkorn University Drexel University |
Vitai Ratanakorn (Thai: วิทัย รัตนากร) is a Thai banker currently serving as the 22nd Governor of the Bank of Thailand, effective 1 October 2025.[1][2] He was previously President and CEO of the Government Savings Bank.[3][4]
Early life and education
Ratanakorn is the son of Sophon Ratanakorn, a former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, and Sirilak Ratanakorn, the first female Managing Director of the Stock Exchange of Thailand from 1982 to 1985.[5] He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Thammasat University, a master’s degree in political economy and a master's degree in business law from Chulalongkorn University, and a master’s degree in finance from Drexel University.[5]
Career
Bank of Thailand
On 22 July 2025, Vitai was named the next Governor, prevailing over Deputy Governor Roong Poshyananda Mallikamas.[1] His nomination is pending royal approval.[1] Vitai is seen as an advocate for interest rate cuts.[6]
References
- ^ a b c Lee, Amanda; Ochoa, Fabiana Negrin (2025-07-22). "Thai Cabinet Names New Central Bank Chief". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "Cabinet approves Vitai as next Bank of Thailand chief". Bangkok Post. 2025-07-22. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "Cabinet appoints Vitai as new central bank governor from October 1". nationthailand. 2025-07-22. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "Cabinet approves GSB president and CEO as new central bank governor". world.thaipbs.or.th. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ a b "Who Is Vitai Ratanakorn, the new Governor of the Bank of Thailand?". Khaosod English. July 23, 2025. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
- ^ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-22/thailand-names-rate-cut-advocate-vitai-to-lead-central-bank